We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military ...

According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program — which opened up ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly program is returning for another year, offering free tax return preparation for qualified individuals in the community. The IRS’s ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.